Biotechnology Basics: Exploring the Scientific Method

Figure 1: The Scientific Method. CK-12 Foundation, CC BY-SA 3.0 Today, let's delve into the essence of the Scientific Method. It's a topic likely on your teaching radar every year, and with every experiment, since our experiments are built around…

Three practical tips for biotechnology educators

Teaching biotechnology is all about making complex concepts relatable and engaging, catalyzing the change of "huh?" moments into "aha!" moments. Whether you're an expert in the lab or just diving into the world of biotech education, these practical tips will help…

The Importance of Accreditation for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Undergraduate Programs

This is a guest post from our colleagues at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a fundamental need for well-prepared scientists with accurate knowledge and rigorous experimental and critical thinking skills, as well…

Happy Birthday, Henrietta Lacks!

Happy Birthday, Henrietta Lacks! August 1st marks the 100th birthday of Henrietta Lacks, a virtual unknown African-American woman until recently, but a person whose impact on modern medicine is incalculable. Though the origins and commercialization of “HeLa” cells are fraught…